Pubs of Leamington Spa

Allan Jennings, Martin Ellis & Tom Lewin

Many books have been written about
Leamington's history, but this one is unique - it is the first to document the history
of its pubs. The authors have painstakingly researched more than 200 years of
history tracking back to a time in the late 1700s when the small village of
Leamington Priors had around 300 residents and just 2 inns. With more than 220
entries and 250 illustrations, this comprehensive work traces the number of
co-existing pubs from just 2 to a peak of over 100 before the progressive
decline to less than 60 at the end of 2013; opening/closing dates, licensee
listings and snippets of social history are also included. Whether you are a
serious historian, a nostalgic Leamingtonian with a hankering for the local
pubs of bygone days or someone who will just enjoy checking out the photos over
a quiet pint, this is the book for you.